Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University, Author at Study Breaks

6 ‘Classics’ of English Literature I Promise You Won’t Hate

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

They’re not as scary as your English classes make them sound.…

June 6, 2019

6 Ways to Combat Summer Loneliness

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

There are 104 days of summer vacation, and the aching void of loneliness can be real on each of them.…

May 22, 2019

The 7 Best Performances from ‘World of Dance’ Season 3

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

If you’re already missing this season’s performers, this is for you.…

May 21, 2019

Ocean Vuong’s ‘Night Sky with Exit Wounds’ Is Powerful in Its Pain

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

As a Vietnamese immigrant and member of the LGBTQ+ community, Vuong is a unique, empathy-inspiring voice in the poetry world.…

May 13, 2019

Credible science doesn't seem to be the type for Myers-Briggs or Enneagram. (Image via Pixabay)

Should Myers-Briggs and Enneagram Tests Be Used Professionally?

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

They might not be as valid as social media makes them seem…

May 1, 2019

The 5 Best Viral Dance Videos, Ranked, from Billie Eilish’s New Album

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

Inspire by the creepiness of Eilish's latest album, choreographers countrywide had a field day.…

April 24, 2019

5 Alternative Artists Who Are So Much More Than Their One Hit Wonders

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

You’ve probably forgotten about them, but you shouldn’t have.…

April 17, 2019

Your summer job doesn't have to be grueling and thankless. (Illustration via Jaila Desper, The University of Maryland)

6 Great Summer Jobs That Aren’t Food Service or Retail

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

You're welcome.…

April 10, 2019

I Tried the Diva Cup, and Here’s What I Thought About It

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

If blood isn’t your thing, then this article (or periods in general) isn’t for you.…

April 3, 2019

I’m About to See Twenty One Pilots for the Fourth Time — Here’s Why

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

For me and so many others, a twenty one pilots concert is a second home.…

March 27, 2019

You really need to listen to Billy Raffoul's latest EP ASAP. (Image via Sacks & Co.)

Rising Alt-Rock Phenom Billy Raffoul Has the Trappings of a Future Star

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

His unique voice and clever lyrics seem guaranteed to lead to a successful future.…

March 21, 2019

Body positivity stems from the mind. (Illustration via Jaila Desper, University of Maryland)

3 Healthy and Effective Ways to Combat Beach-Body Anxiety

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

Summer is coming.…

March 14, 2019

Tash Sultana Turned to Music for Recovery, and the Result Is Beautiful

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

The self-taught musician and recovering addict turned her studio into a therapist’s chaise and her music into a sensation.…

March 7, 2019

Karen Russell's 2013 collection continues to resonate with readers today. (Image via Lightspeed Magazine)

Karen Russell’s ‘Vampires in the Lemon Grove’ Basks in the Uncanny

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

The young novelist begins with unsettling premises and then pushes them till they strain.…

February 28, 2019

Poetic, Elegant and Electronic, Elliot Moss’ Music Is Unlike Anything You’ve Heard

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

Moss has turned the high school 'I want to start a band' phase into a career.…

February 22, 2019

Sylvia Plath's newly discovered short story is both relevant and beneficial to college students. (Image via Vogue)

‘Mary Ventura And The Ninth Kingdom’ Offers a Glimpse of College-Aged Sylvia Plath

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

The recently discovered short story acts as a pseudo-sequel to 'The Bell Jar.'…

February 13, 2019

Eilish's upcoming album marks her transition into dark pop. (Image via MTY360)

The Transformation of Billie Eilish, from Pastel Popstar to Dark Pop Artist

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

Her upcoming album is taking a dark, macabre turn.…

February 8, 2019

Nature, Still and Grand, Whose Bard Was Mary Oliver

Bekah Black, Spring Arbor University

The poet's passing marks the end of one of the world's most transcendental, plainspoken wordsmiths.…

January 31, 2019

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